(Nov. 12, 2015) In an effort to raise additional funds in support of the annual art scholarship program for local students, the Worcester County Arts Council is raffling off a basket filled with original artwork donated by local artists. The “Basket of Art” is on display at the Art Council Gallery located at 6 Jefferson… Read more »
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Tyndall, BFC case appears resolved
(Nov. 12, 2015) Despite a brief hiccup during the settlement, both parties have apparently resolved their differences in the two-year-old, $8 million Zackery Tyndall lawsuit against the Berlin Fire Company. Tyndall’s attorney, Amy L. Taylor of the Salisbury firm Otway, Russo & Rommel, filed a motion to reopen the case on Oct. 29, saying the… Read more »
Berlin council approves ‘Tyson’ bond
(Nov. 12, 2015) Berlin is in the final stages of acquiring the former Tyson’s Chicken plant following the Town Council’s unanimous vote to issue obligation $3 million in general obligation bonds to buy the 68-acre property from Berlin Properties North LLC. The land deal, which also includes the unrelated purchase of a six-acre parcel on… Read more »
Pines directors see no obvious answers on traffic
(Nov. 12, 2015) While developer Palmer Gillis says access to Ocean Parkway is the solution to the traffic issues caused by the new Delmarva Health Pavilion in Ocean Pines, several directors in the community say no deal is imminent. Speaking during a phone interview last Thursday, Board President Pat Renaud said he could not recall… Read more »
When it comes to KC barbecue, trust Pokey
It’s hard for me to even remember what I’ve written about and what has eluded the clicking of keys under-hand. I feel that I have so much to say, but that so very much of it is uninteresting. I know my stories drive my kids insane, and I often get the courtesy laugh paired with… Read more »
Seaside Plumbing sets up new shop near ‘action’ in OP
(Nov. 5, 2015) Family owned and operated, Seaside Plumbing recently moved from a home office to a new headquarters on Friendship Road in Berlin. Owner Josh Martin, who runs the company with his wife, described the business as “mom and pop.” “We slowly, slowly grew until we finally outgrew out home office,” he said. “We… Read more »
Wentworth gives OP board review of ‘15 elections
(Nov. 5, 2015) Elections Committee Chair Bill Wentworth provided a detailed annual report to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors during a public meeting last Thursday. According to Wentworth, 6,707 of the 7,403 eligible voters cast ballots during the last election that saw Tom Herrick (1,669 votes) and Cheryl Jacobs (1,480) earn seats on… Read more »
New comprehensive plan for Pines
(Nov. 5, 2015) The last comprehensive plan for Ocean Pines was written in 1998. In 2000 a supplemental report was requested by the board of directors that provided specific tasks to assist in the implementation of the plan. In 2002 the plan was again modified by the inclusion of the 2000 Census data, and to… Read more »
Ocean Pines needs to find middle ground
To expand or not to expand facilities in Ocean Pines to serve the public beyond the needs of the community is one of the key questions the homeowners association’s long-term plan and its town meetings needs to address. Problem is, a simple yes or no answer won’t suffice. While there will be both detractors and… Read more »
Plenty of activities planned in county during Veterans Day
(Nov. 5, 2015) American military veterans will be honored during ceremonies and activities next week at several locations in the area. Ocean City: •American Legion Synepuxent Post 166: The American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 will hold a joint Veterans Day program again this year on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at its 24th Street… Read more »